Allen Lane Great Powers: A History of Britain and Germany - Jan Rüger - Hardcover, 736 pages

Jan Rüger’s history traces the changing relationship between Britain and Germany, from alliance through conflict to reconciliation. This 736-page hardback is for readers interested in British, German and European history, told through the experiences of leaders and ordinary people.

Key Features

• Changing Ties: Follows the relationship between Britain and Germany from the eighteenth century to the present.
• War And Legacy: Explores the crises, violence and aftermath that shaped both nations.
• Shared Culture: Covers ideas, music, art and literature shaped by people crossing borders.
• First-Hand Accounts: Draws on diaries, letters and other personal sources, including the experiences of families, refugees, emigrants and exiles.

Specifications

• Author: Jan Rüger
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 736
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 16.7 x 3.8 x 24.2 cm (6.6 x 1.5 x 9.5 in)
• Weight: 1204 g (42.5 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-10-01
• EAN: 9780241434376